Patrick Danner of the San Antonio Express News writes a compelling story about a breeder selling sick puppies in Texas and the heartache that follows. I have been in the field for more than 20 years now and sadly these stories continue to exist. The only line of defense is helping you, the potential pet […]
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On many occasions I am challenged to type nary a word into the computer by my big old cat Miss Kitty. She either is sitting in my lap with her head resting on my right wrist; laying across the keyboard flicking her tail — daring me to me her; or sitting directly in front of […]
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Do you think your dog talks? I know my dog is always trying to communicate with me, but perhaps not as well as some of these dogs in this video. Just a little something to make you smile on Monday morning. You have to watch all the way through because the last dog “talks” the […]
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They will be tempted, but don’t let your dogs and cats drink from the bowl of water that your Christmas tree sits in. Trees can leak sap into this water, which can make your pet sick. And don’t add aspirin, fertilizers, or any other additive to the water for the tree. Not only could it […]
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Can you believe that some areas of Texas have already had snow and freezing temperatures? And that has included San Antonio too? Winter is a difficult time of year for dogs and cats in San Antonio. Mostly because they live in a warm weather city that goes from summer to winter just about overnight. This […]
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For the past two years in a row, I have lost a faithful friend. Last year, our family lost Smokey, our cat of 14 years. Just a few months ago Brinkley, our Golden Retriever of almost 9 years, died. It’s never easy to lose a pet and we often search for rituals that will help […]
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Ben Stein has some thoughts on how to get through the economic recession. His advice? Get a dog. My advice. Listen to his good advice and add “or get a cat” to his mantra too. Both dogs and cats are great friends and can help all of us through life’s toughest times.
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I wanted to share with you a press release I got from Texas A & M regarding the City of San Francisco’s decision to ban the declawing of cats in their city. I am not a fan of declawing. I witnessed the surgery 25 years ago while working in a vet’s office and it’s dreadful. […]
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So in yesterday’s Tips for boarding your pets for the holidays, I pointed you in the direction of an article I had written for Dog Fancy magazine on how to find the right kennel for your dog. Basically, there were several different types of kennels for you to consider and your task was to review […]
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The holidays are almost here and many pet owners may be thinking about whether they should board their pets, hire a pet sitter, or take their pets with them on their planned trip. I recommend hiring a pet sitter for cats and dogs when possible. A pet sitter can stop by daily to feed cats […]
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About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.